--- title: "The Growth Company Expression of Interest: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Jobs Guarantee" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2026-06-05" --- # The Growth Company Expression of Interest: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Jobs Guarantee Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dd6ad61-4951-45dc-9303-848c2fc6b426.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is inviting Expressions of Interest for a project titled "The Growth Company Expression of Interest: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Jobs Guarantee", which falls under the industry category of government supporting services. This initiative, part of the Government's Youth Guarantee, targets lowering youth unemployment by securing jobs for young people between 18-24 years, predominantly in England, including Greater Manchester and Yorkshire and the Humber. Currently in the tender stage, this procurement process, which follows an open procedure, will close on 12th June 2026. The contract period is set from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2029, with The Growth Company looking to engage lead providers well-acquainted with local labour markets to implement the programme. This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for enterprises experienced in delivering employment services for young individuals with complex challenges. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with strong community connections and a proven history of effective job placements. By participating, businesses can strengthen their strategy and market presence across the targeted regions. Firms with robust employer networks and the capacity to offer mentorship and skills development will be crucial to ensuring the long-term success of this government-backed employment programme. ## Notice The Jobs Guarantee is a central part of the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative designed to tackle long-term youth unemployment. The programme, commissioned by DWP, aims to provide guaranteed jobs for 55,000 long-term unemployed young people over the next 3 years. It targets those aged 18-24 who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months and may face complex barriers to work, including limited work experience, low skills, or wellbeing and confidence challenges. The programme provides a guaranteed, fully subsidised six-month paid job for each eligible participant, with the Government covering 100% of employment costs for 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage. Alongside employment, participants receive tailored wraparound support, including pre-employment preparation, in-work mentoring and skills development, to help them sustain employment beyond the programme. DWP initially commissioned six Phase One pilot areas, with delivery beginning in Spring 2026. Phase Two is expected to roll out nationally very soon, with go-live of the service anticipated in November 2026. DWP plan to appoint a lead provider for each of the 25 areas they have selected. It is expected that successful applicants bring their experience of the local labour market to source suitable jobs and match young people to them. The Growth Company are interested in receiving Expressions of Interest (EOI) from providers with recent experience of delivering employment support provision for young people facing complex barriers on an end-to-end basis. The Growth Company intends to bid as a Prime provider for Jobs Guarantee (Phase Two). We are seeking to engage with partners that understand the local labour market in the delivery area, strong employer links and partners that have the expertise to help support young people. As an experienced provider currently delivering Phase One in Greater Manchester, we understand what it takes to deliver high quality services and interventions for the target group. To apply for this EOI opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the relevant EOI document. Your EOI submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required EOI document is at 17:00pm on Friday 12th June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a245bf6-7048-4918-aa70-0026aef50536 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75130000 - Supporting services for the government - 75131000 - Government services - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 79611000 - Job search services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a245bf6-7048-4918-aa70-0026aef50536 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a245bf6-7048-4918-aa70-0026aef50536 5th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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